Hotels propel Midtown Fort Collins vision

FORT COLLINS — Since the 1860s when Fort Collins was founded as an Army camp, the city has grown to a population of about 170,000 and just under 60 square miles in size.  As a regional hub for business, culture and recreation, it’s the home of Colorado State University and the 33,877 students enrolled.

Like all cities, Fort Collins grew from a single spot that took off in many directions.  Around 2012,  the city’s public and private sectors came together to create a vision for how…